Phnom Penh to Pelentong flights
Pelentong lies 1,123 km (698 mi) south of Phnom Penh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Phnom Penh | Pelentong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cambodia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.6 million | 583,640 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | KTI, 23 km out | JHB, 22 km out |
Clocks in Pelentong are 1 h ahead of Phnom Penh right now, so a 2 h 11 min journey lands 3 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pelentong
Crossing from Cambodia into Malaysia: money changes from the Riels to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Techo International Airport (KTI), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Pelentong
Pelentong is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Senai International Airport (JHB), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, 27 km), Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH, 56 km), Seletar Airport (XSP, 13 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senai International Airport | JHB | 22 km (14 mi) | 12,467 ft | 135 ft |
| Singapore Changi Airport | SIN | 27 km (17 mi) | 13,123 ft | 22 ft |
| Hang Nadim International Airport | BTH | 56 km (35 mi) | 13,218 ft | 126 ft |
| Seletar Airport (regional) | XSP | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,023 ft | 36 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pelentong from Phnom Penh?
1,123 km (698 mi) in a straight line, south of Phnom Penh.
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Pelentong by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phnom Penh and Pelentong?
Pelentong is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Phnom_Penh).
Which airports are used for Phnom Penh to Pelentong flights?
Typically Techo International Airport (KTI) to Senai International Airport (JHB); Pelentong also has SIN, BTH, XSP.
What currency do I need in Pelentong?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.